Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 316 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Name the whole): Find what every sentence is about. Choose the short title that names that main idea. A title about a different topic — or only one small detail — is not the best title.

1. 1.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Lost Ring (d) Saving the Fish
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Model Volcano (d) A Card for Grandpa
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Big Football Match (d) A Card for Grandpa
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Busy Ants (c) Our School Library (d) Our Postman
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Saving Water (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Railway Station
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The New Girl (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Lost at the Mela
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Peacock (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our School Library
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our School Library (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Monsoon
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Bean Seed (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Vegetable Market
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Lost at the Mela
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Village Fair (c) Sports Day (d) The Vegetable Market
14. 14.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) Our Postman (c) The Peacock (d) My Best Friend
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Classroom (d) The Monsoon
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Busy Ants (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The New Girl (b) The Power Cut (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Helpful Neighbour
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Village Fair
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Classroom
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Postman (d) Grandma's Garden
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Our Postman (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Kite Festival
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Our School Library (b) Healthy Food (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) Grandma's Garden
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) The Power Cut (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Dinosaur Book
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The Bean Seed (c) Saving the Fish (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Dinosaur Book
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Lost Ring (c) The New Girl (d) The Bean Seed
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) The Monsoon (b) Busy Ants (c) My Grandfather (d) The Cricket Match
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Best Friend (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Village Fair
35. 35.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Kitten in the Tree
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) Elephants (d) The Vegetable Market
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Railway Station (d) The Night Sky
38. 38.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Dinosaur Book (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
39. 39.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Power Cut (d) The Clean Park
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Sports Day (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Vegetable Market

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